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PlanningBoard | 2015-06-22 | 6 | Karen Bey resident, stated that she supports the project and likes the plan and design. She is glad to see that the developer has addressed the neighborhood issues and is excited for more housing near Park Street. Call for motion to go pass to 11 p.m. Board Member Knox White motioned, Board Member Burton seconded, motion passed. Board Member Knox White stated that the plan has come a long way since last time it was presented to the Planning Board. He stated that the parking lot in the middle of the park area is a weak point of the proposal. He would like to see a mixed design instead of a entire block of one style of building and thinks the buildings look too similar but they don't need to mimic historical styles. He would like to see a differentiation of building types and smaller buildings. He would like the project to maintain as many street trees as possible. He is receptive to the overall project, with some needed changes. Board Member Zuppan stated she met with the neighbors and heard their concerns. She recognized that the design has changed a lot since March and likes a lot of what is being done. She would like to see a materials board and agrees with AAPS comments regarding the texture and windows. She would like to see reduced guest parking for open space and make sure headlights are not going into the windows of neighbors. Board Member Burton stated the overall site plan has improved and thanked the developer for working with staff and the community. He feels that the central green space is either parking or open space, but that it cannot be both. He thinks that setbacks would be nice but it is okay as proposed noting that Bayport has 10 ft setbacks, these are 8 to 10 ft, and Grand Marina is 5 ft. which is okay and the setbacks vary down the street. He agrees for the need to maintain the existing street trees as much as possible and get rid of parking and central green space. Board Member Tang stated overall he likes the project, not sure about the parking versus green space.. Board Member Köster thanked the developer and staff for the outreach to the neighbors. He feels a continuous open space is beneficial. He feels the bright yellow color stands out too much and would also like to see a materials board. Vice President Alvarez stated that it is a challenge to make everyone happy in this process. She addressed the concerns about parking and believes there should be guest parking and open space. She agrees with the AAPS comments and the need to maintain the street trees. President Henneberry thanked the developer, staff, and the commenters. He agrees with taking out the guest parking and making all open space and the bike paths make sense. Board Member Zuppan made the motion to continue the item, Knox White seconded. Motion passes 7-0 Approved Minutes June 22, 2016 Planning Board Meeting Page 6 of 7 | PlanningBoard/2015-06-22.pdf |